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Extremely influential French artist (1887-1968) associated with Dadaism and conceptual art, best remembered for his controversial 'Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2' painting and his 'Readymade' recontextualized found objects. ALS, one page both sides, 5.75 x 7.75, January 30, 1964. Handwritten letter to George Véron, stating that Arman had provided Véron’s address and suggested that he write to him (translated): "to ask if you can make a 35mm colour Ekta or Kodachrome transparency of an oil painting by Leger which is at Dr. Robert Jullien’s home…I asked Maurice Lefebvre-Foinet…to make the same request to you and to take charge of putting you in contact with Dr. Jullien as well as paying you the price and all travel expenses." He concludes by adding that Lefebvre-Foinet will send the finished transparency to New York via air mail. In fine condition, with a small stain to the lower right edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Duchamp's hand and incorporating his surname, "Duchamp," in the return address on the flap (with a tear from opening affecting the end of his name). A significant piece of artistic correspondence, mentioning the important sculptor Arman, the celebrated abstract painter Fernand Leger, and noted collector and art supply dealer Maurice Lefebvre-Foinet.
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